Allen was driving a 2002 Nissan Altima northbound on Montague Ager Road at an unknown speed. She was traveling with a 29-year-old male passenger (whose identity was not available at print time) and two toddlers Esmarelda Martinez, 2, and Isabella Martinez, 3. All three of Allen’s passengers are from Yreka.

When Allen passed Upland Drive, Black said the preliminary investigation indicated that she may have allowed her vehicle to cross the center line into the opposing lane. Allen’s vehicle collided with a gray Ford F250, which was driven by Richard Kleinkopf, 80, of Hornbrook. The Ford overturned and came to a rest on its roof.

Allen’s vehicle also sustained damages and she was pronounced dead at the scene while her male passenger and Kleinkopf were transported to local medical centers for treatment for major injuries, Black stated.

The two toddlers, also seriously injured, were transported to Oakland Children’s Hospital for treatment.

Information about the status of the survivors was not available at print time.